Civil Engineers Salary in Yuma, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yuma, AZ

Median annual salary $94,690 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $45.53
10th percentile $61,610
90th percentile $133,030
Employed locally 120
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,610
    25th
    $73,570
    50th (median)
    $94,690
    75th
    $120,970
    90th
    $133,030

    Yuma economic context

    Unemployment rate 12.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,417 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 157% Median Civil Engineers salary is 57% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Civil Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,260
    Redding, CA $127,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,560
    Napa, CA $122,820
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $121,170

    Nearby metros — Civil Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $95,400
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $92,300
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $89,850
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $89,500
    Flagstaff, AZ $86,940
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $84,790

    Related occupations in Yuma, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $81,330
    Mechanical Engineers $86,940
    Engineers, All Other $103,960
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $77,660
    Industrial Engineers $91,860
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $63,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Yuma?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Yuma, AZ is $45.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.30 or more per hour.

    Is Yuma above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Yuma, AZ is 4.9% below the national median of $99,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Civil Engineers in Yuma?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $61,610 per year in Yuma, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,570.